Paris Saint-Germain and Lorient played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Parc des Princes, with both teams showing attacking intent despite PSG's dominance in possession and territory.
PSG entered the match as league leaders, sitting atop Ligue 1 with 69 points from 30 games. Lorient occupied ninth place with 41 points from 31 matches. The home side sought to extend their winning streak, while the visitors hoped to climb higher up the table.
The match burst into life from the opening stages. Ibrahim Mbaye gave PSG an early lead in the sixth minute, firing past Lorient's goalkeeper with clinical precision. The home crowd erupted, sensing a dominant performance ahead.
Lorient responded swiftly and impressively. Just six minutes later, in the 12th minute, Pablo Pagis leveled the score with a well-taken finish. The away side showed they would not be intimidated at Parc des Princes.
PSG controlled possession throughout the first half, registering 68 percent of the ball. They created numerous chances but Lorient's goalkeeper made crucial saves. The first 45 minutes ended level at 1-1, setting up an intriguing second half.
The second half saw PSG push for a breakthrough. Warren Zaïre-Emery restored PSG's lead in the 62nd minute with a composed finish. The midfielder's goal appeared to have settled the contest in the home team's favor.
However, Lorient refused to surrender. Aiyegun Tosin produced a stunning response, equalizing in the 78th minute with a clinical strike. The away team's resilience earned them a deserved point.
Both teams created chances to win the match but neither could find a decisive goal. PSG dominated the statistics, recording 24 total shots compared to Lorient's five. The home side managed six shots on target to the visitors' three.
Expected goals told a similar story, with PSG generating 1.96 xG against Lorient's 0.79. PSG's passing accuracy reached 92 percent, completing 552 of 602 passes. Désiré Doué impressed for PSG with a rating of 7.7, while Tosin earned a match-high rating of 8.0 for Lorient.
The draw leaves PSG top of Ligue 1 with 70 points from 31 games. Lorient remains ninth with 42 points from 32 matches. PSG's form reads WWLWW, while Lorient sits at LWLDL.
PSG travels next while Lorient prepares for their upcoming fixture. Both teams showed attacking quality in this entertaining contest.
